Took advantage of a cold day to stay inside with Caro and Deb to do some cooking. The result was a batch of baguettes, a beautiful soufflé, and a side of roast squash with sage cooked in brown butter.
I am reminded that food is critical part of the human energy system. Not only do we need it to fuel our biological metabolism, but its growth, production, shipment, storage, and preparation contribute a huge amount to our global carbon output. The very least I can do is carefully, mindfully, respectfully use the ingredients I am given. I am thankful.
Meanwhile, tonight's reading includes an essay on Huldufólk, the elves of Iceland. Amazing how strongly a belief system can affect one's relationship with the natural world. The majority Judeo-Christian view of a god-created hierarchy with nature subservient to man is the cause of much of our 21st century woe.
Right now wildfires are still burning in Los Angeles and Malibu with thousands of homes and structures lost. Like building on hurricane-prone shorelines, construction in a fire disclimax like a chaparral is a recipe for disaster. Unless buildings are constructed to high standards, disasters will just keep repeating themselves every decade or two.
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